bad habit [nct]

seventeen

slip into the diamond life

anyway
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"...and so, you're telling me they're not really targeting her?" Yuta asked, clenching his fists. He didn't hesitate insulting Johnny's father, to which Johnny paid no mind. Johnny was already planning the days ahead before they go back to Korea. He already called his mother about his plan, and she easily agreed to the plan.

"But, after this plan I tend to do, she'll still be in danger Yuta." Johnny sighed, gripping his hair then ruffling it.

"I...really just want her to live a normal life with her brother. They deserve it after what my father had done." He continued. Rina and Seola were inside a room, locked inside after hearing the truth she never imagined.

"Um, I'm not really good at comforting others... but if you'd like I can search for your real parents." Rina offered. If she can't find them, she can always try to contact her mentor.

Seola shooked her head, rejecting the offer. "It's fine, I think my brother also thinks this way."

"When will you tell him?" Rina asked. She stood up and prepared the bed for their guest who was sitted on the floor as she wiped her cheeks.

"After we get back. I'll immediately tell him. Thanks for making the bed." Seola weakly smiled and went inside the covers. She sighed and closed her eyes.

"Sweet dreams then. I'll just close the door." Rina left the crying girl inside the room. She turned off the lights and closed the door.

Jaehyun, waiting for Rina, was outside with Yuta. Rina waved hello to Yuta and was pulled by Jaehyun. He immediately hugged her figure and caressed her hair.

"How is she?" Yuta hesitated to ask but he still did. He was weirdly intrigued about how the woman, whom he just kissed the other night, feels.

"Still crying. She definitely needs some rest." Rina answered shortly, feeling awkward about the unexpected reunion with a member of NCT.

"Hey, Harin- Rina, whatever, tell them okay? They've been beating themselves up over your 'death', I can't stand it knowing you're well- alive." Yuta told her and left them, entering his own room.

Yuta can't sleep. He was bothered by a certain woman. Yuta got up and went to the kitchen, searching for a bottle of whiskey or maybe beer. He would like to get drunk and go to sleep. It was already 2 in the morning and his eyes still won't close on their own.

Seola can't sleep. Seola can't wrap her head around the fact that her family is a fake. Plus, she was craving for something. She wondered if the kitchen has that something. She looked at the digital clock beside her, it was 2 in the morning. Her body and mind were exhausted but she still can't fall asleep.

As Yuta closed his door, he saw Seola's room door opened. She peeked her head out of the room and got startled when she saw Yuta.

"What are you doing?" Yuta walked towards to her.

"What about you?" She retorted.

Yuta rolled his eyes, "I asked first."

He continued to walk to the kitchen, Seola unconsciously followed him. She shrugged and answered, "Well, I can't sleep."

Yuta opened the fridge and there it was, cans of beer neatly stacked. He grabbed two and gave Seola one.

"Do you think this might help?" He teased, dangling the can in front of her. There it is, her bad habit, he thought.

Seola pursed her lips. "Maybe. Can I get three more? I'll drink in my own room."

"Can I come too?" Seola was surprised by the question. Yuta was more surprised with what he just said.

He tried to give a reason. "I mean, it feels lonely drinking by myself."

Seola shrugged, "Sure, bring the beers and I'll open my door."

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Several beer cans were scattered on the floor, lids opened. Seola was inside her bed covers, her eyelids were starting to close on their own while Yuta barely drinked. He thought it would be better to watch Seola, he slowly drank that one can of beer.

"I mean, my parents hah! They're fake, a fucking disguise..." She muttered while covering her eyes with her arm.

"Do you hate them though?" Yuta sat on her bed, fixing the cover around her body.

She sniffed and shook her head. "No, I loved them. They... loved us too."

Yuta nodded at her. "That's right."

"What about you? Yuta, what about your parents..." She drawled out.

Yuta sighed, slouching his body. "I don't know. I never really thought if they did. Seola, just know this. You're lucky to have parents who love you, biological or not."

He continued to speak, "I won't name them but some of the members, have real parents and even relatives that treat them like shit. So, don't ever think that you're family is fake because for them it was real. Their love for you and your brother was real."

Seola couldn't help but cry. She continued to do so and when Yuta was about to stand up, she grabbed his hand. "Can you stay?... I feel safe and calm when I'm with you."

"Would you let me sleep beside you though? Because I want to sleep comfortably and if you don't, I'm getting out of here." He grumbled. Seola clicked her tongue at his attitude but thought that at least he's himself and not continuously pitying her.

"Get in then. Leave the cans, let's clean tom- when we wake up." Seola moved to the side for him to fit in. The bed was big enough for the two of them, but they ended up sleeping while embracing each other.

The last thing Seola remembered before finally succumbing to sleep was facing Yuta while he played with her messy hair.

The last thing Yuta remembered before closing his eyes was watch Seola relax while he played with her hair. After hearing her soft and even breathing, he gently pulled her warm body close to his and embraced her. He kissed her forehead and adjusted his body so her head was against his chest.

yuta... bb hug me too